Israel and the crisis in the Middle East +++ © 2025 Deutsche Welle

Israel has restarted strikes on Gaza, the fiercest since a now-expired ceasefire came into effect in January. Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan and Egypt are among regional powers affected by the conflict. Children in Gaza suffer 'huge fatality rate,' amputations Clare Richardson 13 hours ago13 hours ago Since Israel resumed its bombardment of Gaza on March 18, children have been struggling to survive in increasingly dire conditions. DW spoke with Georgia Tacey from charity organization Save the Children. https://www.dw.com/en/children-in-gaza-suffer-huge-fatality-rate-amputations/video-72273048 © 2025 Deutsche Welle IDF cites 'professional failures' in killing of Gaza medics https://www.dw.com/en/idf-cites-professional-failures-in-killing-of-gaza-medics/video-72294127 David Sincock 23 hours ago23 hours ago Israel's military has released the results of an investigation it undertook into the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in southern Gaza. The report acknowledges that soldiers made critical errors. A senior officer will be fired, but it's not clear whether anyone will face charges. © 2025 Deutsche Welle Israel cites 'professional failures' in Gaza medics' deaths 04/20/2025April 20, 2025 The March mass killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza drew criticism from human rights groups and the United Nations. The Israeli military said breaches of orders and "operational misunderstanding" played a part. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-cites-professional-failures-in-gaza-medics-deaths/a-72293197 © 2025 Deutsche Welle